[Primary localized amyloidosis of the eyelid and conjunctiva]

Klin Monbl Augenheilkd. 1993 Jan;202(1):56-9. doi: 10.1055/s-2008-1045560.
[Article in German]

Abstract

Report on a case of amyloidosis in the orbits of a 81-year-old women with 20 year's follow up. At first examination she presented with cystic changes of the palpebral conjunctiva and spontaneous hematoma of the lid. Preceding diagnosis by biopsy six years of unspecific local therapy with various eye drops followed then by cryotherapy and two surgical interventions. Discussion of primary localized amyloidosis and other variants of amyloidosis and therapeutic approach.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Amyloidosis / pathology*
  • Amyloidosis / surgery
  • Conjunctiva / pathology
  • Conjunctiva / surgery
  • Conjunctival Diseases / pathology*
  • Conjunctival Diseases / surgery
  • Eyelid Diseases / pathology*
  • Eyelid Diseases / surgery
  • Eyelids / pathology
  • Eyelids / surgery
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Postoperative Complications / pathology
  • Postoperative Complications / surgery
  • Recurrence
  • Reoperation